The Veteran's diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is rated at 20 percent, and his peripheral neuropathy of the left and right lower extremities are each rated at 20 percent from May 9, 2012. The Veteran's PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
The deciding factor: The evidence shows that the Veteran’s diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction is currently rated at 20 percent and his peripheral neuropathy of the lower extremities are each rated at 20 percent from May 9, 2012. The PTSD does not meet the criteria for a higher rating.
- Claimed conditions
- Diabetes mellitus type II with erectile dysfunction, Peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity (LLE), Peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity (RLE)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 13, 2018
- Citation
- 18134161
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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